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Senior Lead - Footwear Development & Engineering

Location: Ho Chi Minh City

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Costing & Sourcing

In short

This is your opportunity to become part of the worlds’ fastest growing sports company. On is not only disrupting the product landscape but also the supply chain.

Your Mission

Lead footwear engineering functions such as pattern, tooling etc.
Establish guideline for pattern and last management
Provide technical expertise and problem-solving support during product development meetings
Lead process standardization in development and commercialization
Work with innovation team to support the implementation of new technologies into inline production
Live and share our commitment to sustainability, product integrity and quality, and drive initiatives that set ON apart from other brands
Oversee product development and commercialization timelines to guarantee on-time deliveries.

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Your story

Strong expertise in footwear engineering with highly attentive to details, function and quality
Experience in people management and stakeholder management in working with cross functional teams
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, working effectively across teams and departments
Able to travel frequently to On’s manufacturing partners both in south and north of Vietnam

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About the Team

As a Senior Lead, Footwear Development & Engineering, you are responsible for leading the footwear engineering functions such as pattern, tooling etc,. for the next-level of On’s products, as well as contributing to the improvement of production processes and product quality. As an important member of the Sourcing team, you will be based in Ho Chi Minh City or Hanoi as mission assigned.

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What we offer

On is a place that is centered around growth and progress. We offer an environment designed to give people the tools to develop holistically – to stay active, to learn, explore and innovate. Our distinctive approach combines a supportive, team-oriented atmosphere, with access to personal self-care for both physical and mental well-being, so each person is led by purpose.

On is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a work environment that is fair and inclusive, where all decisions related to recruitment, advancement, and retention are free of discrimination.

Build the better you

What to expect

We want to set everyone up for success, so here’s the lowdown on how we hire. Our process is a two-way street – bringing you into our culture, while helping us learn how you think.

Our full process can last about eight weeks from application to offer, because we care about getting it right. These steps explain how we usually do things.

Before you get started, feel free to consider if you want to work with us. Strange question? Well, we give people a lot of space to navigate their day-to-day and that style isn't for everyone. We want you to be passionate about what you do and be sure this is the right fit. Because when skills and passion combine – it creates that 'Wow' moment.